CELEBRATE MARCH FOR MEALS IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Each March, Meals on Wheels celebrates the historic day in 1972 when a national nutrition program for seniors was added to the Older Americans Act. This legislation supported the rapid growth of the Meals on Wheels network that now collectively serves 2.8 million seniors each year.

Commemorating this anniversary, March is an opportunity to support your local Meals on Wheels and urge Congress to protect, strengthen and invest in these proven and effective providers by increasing federal funding so that it is available to every older adult in need for decades to come.

Learn more about how to get involved with Meals on Wheels America’s national movement to End the Wait™ for nutritious meals and moments of connection across the country.

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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL PROGRAM

March for Meals celebrations and opportunities will vary by location, so we encourage you to reach out to your local Meals on Wheels program to learn how you can support their critical work this month and all year long!

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URGE CONGRESS TO INCREASE FUNDING

For more than 50 years, the Older Americans Act has been the foundational source of federal funding for senior nutrition programs across the country. With appropriations season underway, March is the perfect time to call on your elected officials to make seniors a priority.

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